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Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 29, 2018

Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act

This bill modifies requirements related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, including by establishing stricter work requirements for beneficiaries and requiring states to measure work outcomes. The bill also extends various TANF grant programs through FY2023.

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Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] · R–MT

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  • Finance Committee
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    1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    2. Introduced in Senate

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